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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its annual report 2025/26, reporting £5.6 billion in estimated benefits to consumers, firms and...
Law360, Expert Analysis: On 26 May 2026, the UK announced a new package of sanctions targeting crypto-asset exchanges, payment networks and financial...
The Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on its proposed Strategic Objectives 2027–2030, seeking views on the priorities that should guide...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it has charged Richard Bloomfield with five counts of insider dealing. The FCA alleges that...
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin
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